Rocket by Michael J. Silverstein Summary
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"Rocket" reveals how Victoria's Secret skyrocketed from $2B to $8B by understanding women wanted sexy yet comfortable underwear. Could your business unlock the "2/20/80 Rule" where loyal customers generate 8x more revenue through word-of-mouth? Discover the growth secrets of today's billion-dollar brands.
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The Hidden Mathematics of Brand Immortality
In a marketplace where 90% of new products fail within a year, certain brands defy gravity and soar to stratospheric heights. What separates these "rocket" brands from the rest? It's not just clever marketing or superior quality-it's their ability to transform ordinary customers into passionate apostles. At the core of this phenomenon lies a revolutionary insight: just 2% of customers contribute 20% of sales and drive 80% of volume through recommendations, delivering over 150% of profitability. This isn't just marketing theory-it's the mathematical foundation for brand immortality that has made Michael Silverstein's work required reading at Harvard Business School and a favorite among successful entrepreneurs like Sara Blakely (Spanx) and Kevin Plank (Under Armour). The mathematics are startlingly clear: one truly loyal customer can generate eight times their consumption through word-of-mouth. This "apostle effect" creates exponential growth that conventional marketing simply cannot match. Take Victoria's Secret, which transformed from a struggling business where women only wore their products on weekends to a global powerhouse where customers proudly wear their products nearly every day. These emotional connections create a virtuous cycle where customers eagerly share their experiences, becoming an unpaid sales force more effective than any advertising campaign.
Show, Don't Ask: The Futility of Traditional Market Research
The Billion-Dollar Value of Your Best Customers
Criticism as Gift: Transforming Complaints into Growth
The Visual Language of Successful Brands
When Employees Become True Believers
The Unstable Nature of Brand Relationships
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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